Raising standards to protect homeowners
Further Rise in New Home Registrations
Latest figures from NHBC show that the number of registrations to build new homes in the UK has again risen from the previous rolling quarter.
The figures reveal that during the three months from September to November 2009 NHBC received 27,124 applications to build new homes in the UK - an increase of 45 per cent on the same period last year (18,675).
Registrations for the month of November 2009 exceeded those for the previous month, with 9,766 registrations (9,163 in October 2009) - the highest figures for more than 18 months.
"Our figures continue to show a steady rise in applications, and it is good to be entering 2010 on a positive note," said Imtiaz Farookhi, chief executive of the NHBC.
"However, the first quarter of 2010 will be a key time for the house building industry and it is vital that it is high on the agendas of all parties in the run-up to, and post, the election. This is the only way to ensure that the complex challenges of supply, sustainability, quality and consumer interest can be met in the years to come."
NHBC rolling quarter statistics show that all regions are reporting higher levels of registrations for September to November 2009 than the same period in 2008, and that the majority have also improved on rolling quarter August to October 2009.
In particular the Midlands showed continued improvement with 1,912 registrations in the West Midlands during the period September to November 2009, and 1,976 in the East Midlands (compared to 1,367 and 1,896 respectively for the rolling quarter August to October 2009.)
NHBC statistics for the three months to the end of November 2009 also show:
- Recovery in the private sector continues. Private sector applications were up 74 per cent across the UK to 18,617 from 10,718 for the same period last year.
- Public sector figures for the three months to the end of November were also up, at 8,507 - 7 per cent higher than the same period a year ago (7,957).
- The average number of daily sales of new homes in the UK recorded by NHBC during September to November 2009 was 355 - just 6 per cent lower than the same period a year ago (378).
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Note to editors:
Full regional breakdown of new homes registered September to November 2009 by region / country:
Region |
September to November
|
September to November
|
Percentage Increase / (-) Decrease |
England - Regions |
|
|
|
North East |
806 |
215 |
275% |
North West |
1,717 |
982 |
75% |
Merseyside |
346 |
182 |
90% |
Yorkshire & the Humber |
1,264 |
889 |
42% |
West Midlands |
1,912 |
1,072 |
78% |
East Midlands |
1,976 |
1,316 |
50% |
Eastern |
3,355 |
2,617 |
28% |
South West |
3,453 |
2,301 |
50% |
Greater London |
3,523 |
3,391 |
4% |
South East |
4,547 |
3,038 |
50% |
Totals for England |
22,899 |
16,003 |
43% |
Scotland - Councils |
2,241 |
1,449 |
55% |
Wales - Unitary Authorities |
857 |
732 |
17% |
Northern Ireland - Counties |
1,042 |
459 |
127% |
Isle of Man |
85 |
32 |
166% |
Totals for UK |
27,124 |
18,675 |
45% |
NHBC is the leading warranty and insurance provider for new homes in the UK. It was established more than 73 years ago as a non-profit distributing company. NHBC's primary purpose is to help raise standards to protect homeowners. NHBC's ten-year 'Buildmark' warranty covers more than 80% of new homes built in the UK and currently protects approximately 1.6 million homes.
News Date: 29/12/09